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ZIP 60178

Part of Sycamore, IL
Pop. 22,224·DeKalb County·160th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,543/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$422
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 60178 · $1,543
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,516/yr
At $1,543/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyDeKalb County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,224
Median income
$92,913
Median age
37
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
23.4%
24.1%
25.4%
12.7%
14.4%
Under 1823.4%
18–3424.1%
35–5425.4%
55–6412.7%
65+14.4%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black2.8%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian1.6%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
21.1%
28.7%
46.8%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60178 in Sycamore, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,489 → $92,913
up 19.9%
Population
21,684 → 22,224
up 2.5%
Renter share
31.6% → 27.1%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 46.8%
+2.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $77,489 to $92,913 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 21,684 residents to roughly 22,224. Renters now make up 27.1% of households, compared with 31.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 46.8% of adults here, versus 44.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60178 covers Sycamore, IL. The median rent here is $1,543/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($92,913/yr), ZIP 60178 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60178?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is $1,543. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60178 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60178's median rent of $1,543/mo is $422 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60178 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60178 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #160 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,543/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60178?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,543/mo in ZIP 60178. The local median household income is $92,913/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60178?

Rent in ZIP 60178 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60178 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60178 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,543/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($92,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60178 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60178 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 60178 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60178 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60178 compare to the rest of Sycamore?

ZIP 60178 sits right at the Sycamore citywide median of $1,543/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60178 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60178 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,543/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 60178's median household income ($92,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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